Daily Times
July 17, 2021
ROME: Italy is considering making a bid to host the 2028 European Championship or the 2030 World Cup but must improve its stadiums if it is to succeed, the head of the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said on Friday. Italy beat England on Sunday to win their second European Championship. The two countries could also be rivals to host the World Cup, which is held every four years, as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has backed plans for a bid by the United Kingdom and Ireland for the 2030 finals. “We will evaluate an Italy candidacy for the 2028 European Championship and the World Cup of 2030, in which the centenary of the world championship is celebrated,” FIGC president Gabriele Gravina told a news conference. “Let’s try for the Euros first, then we’ll think about the other one.” Some Italian stadiums have not been updated since the 1990 World Cup, the last major soccer tournament hosted by Italy alone. Other countries that have expresse
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